h-pipe or x-pipe

89-5oh · 05-29-2002, 12:07 AM

Is there much of a performance difference between the x and the h-pipes? Also, what is the off-road x-pipe? How much will this run me? I just got some headers and exhaust, but it is not on yet, would it be wise to wait until I get the pipe? thanks.

.chris.

cyberstang5.0 · 05-29-2002, 07:13 AM

well, typically an H-pipe fits a fox body stang (87-93) and an X-pipe fits the SN-95 stangs (94+). Now, keep in mind, that is the most typical setups. You can have a custom one made.

An off-road H or X pipe simply means that is does not have cats on it. This is illegal because of the emissions crap.

An off-road H-pipe cost about 150-200 and the H-pipe with cats will run you about 300. Make sure you get High-Flow cats. They are still restrictive but they are must better then the stock ones.

You should wait and get the H-pipe (my 2 cents). If your going to bolt it up, it will be easier because you already have the pipes apart. If you are going to weld it, most defently because you don't want to have to re-weld it.

To give you some of the characteristics of the off-road H-pipe... You will hear little backfires (I like it), If you run a little rich you will smoke a little out the back at WOT (like me

), your exhaust will cool off faster, gives you a deeper richer sound, and you will have more HP/Torque.

If you don't have emissions hook ups, I wouldn't suggest it. If you do... go for it. If you don't and you have extra money to burn, buy both H-pipes (with and without cats) and when time come to get inspected... just swap pipes for the time being. (I do that

)

cyberstang5.0 · 05-29-2002, 07:16 AM

Oh, forgot to tell you a good brand.... I like BBK. They are good quality and are a reasonable price. MAC's are cheaper in price. They are good pipes but their coating SUCKS!!! I have run both, and I like BBK the best.

05-29-2002, 12:07 AM	#1
89-5oh Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: avon lake, ohio Posts: 8	h-pipe or x-pipe Is there much of a performance difference between the x and the h-pipes? Also, what is the off-road x-pipe? How much will this run me? I just got some headers and exhaust, but it is not on yet, would it be wise to wait until I get the pipe? thanks. .chris. __________________ 89 lx 5.0, ram air w/ K&N filter, 1 5/8 in bbk shorty headers, 2 1/5 in dynomax exhaust (soon to be flowmaster), pony wheels.

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05-29-2002, 07:13 AM	#2
cyberstang5.0 347ci of HORSE POWER!!! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,416	well, typically an H-pipe fits a fox body stang (87-93) and an X-pipe fits the SN-95 stangs (94+). Now, keep in mind, that is the most typical setups. You can have a custom one made. An off-road H or X pipe simply means that is does not have cats on it. This is illegal because of the emissions crap. An off-road H-pipe cost about 150-200 and the H-pipe with cats will run you about 300. Make sure you get High-Flow cats. They are still restrictive but they are must better then the stock ones. You should wait and get the H-pipe (my 2 cents). If your going to bolt it up, it will be easier because you already have the pipes apart. If you are going to weld it, most defently because you don't want to have to re-weld it. To give you some of the characteristics of the off-road H-pipe... You will hear little backfires (I like it), If you run a little rich you will smoke a little out the back at WOT (like me ), your exhaust will cool off faster, gives you a deeper richer sound, and you will have more HP/Torque. If you don't have emissions hook ups, I wouldn't suggest it. If you do... go for it. If you don't and you have extra money to burn, buy both H-pipes (with and without cats) and when time come to get inspected... just swap pipes for the time being. (I do that )

05-29-2002, 07:16 AM	#3
cyberstang5.0 347ci of HORSE POWER!!! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,416	Oh, forgot to tell you a good brand.... I like BBK. They are good quality and are a reasonable price. MAC's are cheaper in price. They are good pipes but their coating SUCKS!!! I have run both, and I like BBK the best.